Foreword:
Both the Buddha and Jesus Christ offered the teachings that they did in order to help people change themselves for the better. In this small book Mary Rees brings together, in particular, a number of essential Buddhist-based practices which can help to effect such positive changes, yet which are cast in a language and form that also renders them highly useable by those of a Christian faith — indeed, of any religious faith at all.
—AJAHN AMARO pp xvi
Endorsements :
"How we see determines what we see, and Mary Rees will help you to see much better. This book can clear away many doubts that Christians might have about the richness of Buddhist practice and discipline."
Fr. Richard Rohr, O.F.M.
Author of
Everything Belongs
Center for Action and Contemplation
Albuquerque, New Mexico
"Mary Rees' Being Prayer begins the important work of inching two religious traditions closer together. If Buddhism is to root within this culture, it must come to terms with the Christian language of God, heart and prayer. Mary shows that not only is this possible but compatible with the depth and wonder of Buddhism. She takes hard concepts like consciousness, and mind and makes them accessible. Mary allows us to relax and invite this compatibility."
Rodney Smith
Insight Meditation Teacher
Author of
Lessons From the Dying
Seattle, Washington
""This is a book about prayer – about being prayer. It offers some methods from Buddhist practice toward this manner of living. The author also makes connections with Christian tradition. It is a book to be done, using the practice, not just to be read, grasping the concepts. As we do so we let “ direct contact with life be our primary teacher” as the author suggests and as Karl Rahner with his emphasis on human experience might corroborate. The subtitle “The Good News of Buddhist Practice” gives a clue to what is here for those who are interested. The style is easy to read, but one must do the practice to benefit most from the book. A good read is not enough!."
Sr. Mary Dennison, rc, EdD
Director, Spiritual Direction Institute
Houston, Texas
"This work is a wealth of information for those on the journey toward higher consciousness. The content is solid and written from the heart. There is something pertinent for all levels of study regardless of spiritual leanings or methods of meditation. The readers will connect with it based on their own experience and practice, reflecting the principle that all things of a higher nature come when one is ready to receive them. The author has provided stepping–stones in Consciousness practice, undoubtedly placing many of us, in the words one spiritual teacher, “where we need to be, to learn what we need to know." "
Mary Hendricks, MS, RYT.
Yoga Alliance of Registered Yoga Teachers
Houston, Texas
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